#compulsive perfectionism

[rosesandthorns44]

My toxic trait is only doing things that are *bad* for me when no one else is looking.

Like, if no one sees it, it didn't count, and I'm perfectly fine. No problems to be seen here, folks.

Mental illness? We don't know her.

[heliomanteia]

Organizing & contamination OCD Will Solace 🤝🏼 OCPD Annabeth Chase friendship forever in my head.

[opens-up-4-nobody]

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[therapeutic007]

OCPD and Perfectionism: A Poem

In every task, a quiet fight, A need for order, perfect light. The world must fit, each piece in place, For if it doesn’t, I lose my grace.

I tidy thoughts, I organize, The need for control clouds my eyes. No corner’s right, no edge too clean, A flaw, a wrinkle, what does it mean?

A mind that races, never still, Chasing standards that I can’t fill. The lines are sharp, the rules are tight, But still, I struggle through the night.

Perfection’s promise, hard to bear, It whispers: "You must do it right, prepare!" Each task a mountain, each move a test, And yet I feel, I can’t do my best.

I long for peace, I crave release, From endless pressure, never cease. To let things go, to simply be, But perfection clutches, won’t set me free.

I hide my doubts behind my deeds, Fearing that imperfection leads To judgment, failure, lack of worth— But does it, really, from the earth?

I’ve learned through time, and deep within, That perfection’s cost is wearing thin. For though I strive, and try, and fight, I am still human, in the light.

OCPD may color my days, But I am more than my own ways. I’ll take a breath, release the reigns, And learn that peace lies in the chains.

For no one’s perfect, not even me, And that’s okay, I’m still free. In every flaw, in every bend, I’ll find the strength to transcend.

Highly Recommend The OCPD Workbook

[hirazuki]

Mairon/Sauron (Tolkien) Cosplayer + edits: me Photo credit: stevejensen65 Wig: Arda Wigs (Grace, in “Fire Orange”) Contacts: Uniqso (Sweety Crazy Red Demon Eye) Ears: Aradani Costumes (Sun Elf Ears) Circlet: PernCirclets (on Etsy) Gorget: Crystalsidyll (on Etsy) Leather armor: LederFantasies (on Etsy) Fangs: Scarecrow (Small Deluxe Fangs) Dress base is mass-produced/store-bought; boots are my own. In the brooding silence by the light of the moon Running through yesterdays gone wrong -- Poets of the Fall

[confusedwriter404]

Every single nerve in my body took a +10 psychic damage when I counted the steps on my way to the fourth floor of my school building and found out they didn't have the same number of steps

It's not even an even number wtf is wrong with me. I'm just getting mad over stupid shit like this every damn day bro.

[reinhardtpoetry]

This poem is about my OCD and perfectionism. I force myself to follow self-created, irrational rules, and I'm often my own worst critic.

However, I'm much better at forgiving myself than I used to be. I love myself more than ever and I'm learning to break the cycle!

[thecaterpainter]

I need people making OCD infographics to start including Just Right OCD please god not everything is Contamination or Checking

[princessasmosprincess]

Every time I read something new about OCD I realize it's affecting my life more than I thought.

[leadendeath]

i actually started + finished a new patch about something i love within 3.7 hours...... split up over two days when i ran out of mental energy and needed to go to bed anyway

this is so great

[therapeutic007]

✨ Perfectionism Exhausting You? This Workbook Can Help ✨

If you’re someone who: • Gets stuck redoing tasks until they feel just right • Struggles to delegate because "no one does it properly" • Feels frustrated when others don’t follow the correct way ...you might relate to OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder).

This isn’t about "quirkiness"—it’s about exhaustion. The constant need for control can drain joy from life, strain relationships, and leave you feeling stuck in your own high standards.

Introducing the OCPD Workbook—a compassionate, CBT-based guide to: ✔ Spotting OCPD’s hidden rules (those "shoulds" you don’t even realize are optional) ✔ Easing rigid thinking with flexible alternatives ✔ Reducing procrastination caused by perfectionism ✔ Improving relationships by tolerating "good enough"

📖 Inside, you’ll find: → Thought records to challenge black-and-white thinking → Step-by-step exposure exercises for flexibility → Self-compassion practices to soften self-criticism

You can keep your strengths—without being ruled by them.

🔗 Check it out here

[aureliagone]

Artists with OCPD: how do you take risks and make art without dissolving into perfectionism and rules?

[artisticdivasworld]

OCD and Art: The Chaotic Dance of Creativity and Perfectionism

For many artists, the creative process is both a blessing and a battle. The thrill of making something new, of pulling ideas from the ether and turning them into reality, is exhilarating. But when obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) enters the equation, that creative process can feel like walking a tightrope between inspiration and exhaustion. Others may even equate OCD with a form of creative…

[starfilled-galaxy]

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[reinhardtpoetry]

I recorded this when I wrote it and posted the poem then too. Recently, I had a manic episode and almost had to be hospitalized. I was hyper-focused on too many goals and wasn't allowing myself room for error or relaxation. Now that my medication has been adjusted and I've made a reasonable, loose schedule, I'm looking to the future. I never allowed myself to fall into a depressive state by feeling guilty about what happened. I'm proud of myself for my progress and for the person I am.

[luna-azzurra]

List of 40 character flaws

Stubbornness, Unyielding in one's own views, even when wrong.

Impatience, Difficulty waiting for long-term results.

Self-doubt, Constant uncertainty despite evident abilities.

Quick temper, Excessive reactions to provocations.

Selfishness, Prioritizing one's own needs over others'.

Arrogance, Overestimating one's own abilities.

Trust issues, Difficulty trusting others.

Perfectionism, Setting unreachable high standards.

Fear of change, Avoiding changes.

Haunted by the past, Old mistakes or traumas influencing the present.

Jealousy, Envious of others' successes.

Laziness, Hesitant to exert effort.

Vindictiveness, Strong desire for revenge.

Prejudice, Unfair biases against others.

Shyness, Excessive timidity.

Indecisiveness, Difficulty making decisions.

Vulnerability, Overly sensitive to criticism.

Greed, Strong desire for more (money, power, etc.).

Dishonesty, Tendency to distort the truth.

Recklessness, Ignoring the consequences of one's actions.

Cynicism, Negative attitude and distrust.

Cowardice, Lack of courage in critical moments.

Hotheadedness, Quick, often thoughtless reactions.

Contentiousness, Tendency to provoke conflicts.

Forgetfulness, Difficulty remembering important details.

Kleptomania, Compulsion to steal things.

Hypochondria, Excessive concern about one's health.

Pessimism, Expecting the worst in every situation.

Narcissism, Excessive self-love.

Control freak, Inability to let go or trust others.

Tactlessness, Inability to address sensitive topics sensitively.

Hopelessness, Feeling that nothing will get better.

Dogmatism, Rigidity in one's own beliefs.

Unreliability, Inability to keep promises.

Closed-offness, Difficulty expressing emotions.

Impulsiveness, Acting without thinking.

Wounded pride, Overly sensitive to criticism of oneself.

Isolation, Tendency to withdraw from others.